Cyprus
Job Summary
Roots to grow and wings to fly at Akrotiri School
Akrotiri School is situated in the Western Sovereign Base Area (WSBA) of British Forces Cyprus in RAF Akrotiri with approximately 420 children on role which fluctuates due to mobility. Children are predominantly from service families with the remainder made up from civilian support elements.
As a driven, focused leader, your track record of improving standards will make you perfect for this role. You will support the Headteacher and lead an area of specialism within the school. The successful candidate will need to be motivated, innovative, flexible and have a proven track record of working with children with a wide range of needs. They will have a passion for developing and extending potential in both our pupils and staff team by recognising and nurturing individual qualities and strengths, and understanding well the unique context of the school.
Within this role, you must be ambitious and able to:
* Be brave, discover what's possible, push the limits and be big-hearted.
* Understand the importance of curricular design, taking into consideration purpose and context, knowing what excellence looks and feels like is an important part of this role.
* Commit to each and every child being inspired and being a part of the legacy of the school.
Akrotiri School is part of Defence Children Services (DCS), who are a Defence delivery organisation, subordinated under Army Regional Command. Our Vision is that we Educate the Child – Support the Family – Defend the Nation. HQ DCS is UK based at Trenchard Lines, Upavon and has forward deployed staff all over the world. DCS is responsible for the education and care of children of accompanied Service and Defence entitled personnel in MOD schools and settings; provides advice and guidance in respect of education for service families in the United Kingdom and the wider world.
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. As such using data to aid understanding of our workforce is vital.
Specially recruited for overseas service appointees are not expected to return to the UK.
Job Description
To ensure outstanding learning and outcomes for students, we ensure our applicants work in line with the Teacher Standards' Teachers' standards - GOV.UK
The Deputy Headteacher will play a crucial role in supporting the Headteacher in the overall leadership and management of the school. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, leadership experience, and a passion for fostering a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Formulate the aims and objectives of the school.
* Establish policies for achieving these aims and objectives.
* Manage staff and resources to achieve school goals.
* Monitor progress towards the achievement of the school's aims and objectives.
* Support the self-evaluation of leadership, teaching and learning, curriculum and identify priorities for improvement. Oversee assessment and data, and whole-school timetabling.
* Designated Safeguard Lead
* Line-Management responsibilities.
If the Headteacher is absent, the Deputy Headteacher will deputise, as directed by the governing board. The Deputy Headteacher will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
You will be part of a dedicated team at Akrotiri School, committed to providing high-quality education in a unique international setting. Enjoy the benefits of living and working in Cyprus, with its rich cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes, and Mediterranean climate.
Akrotiri School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or equivalent international background checks.
Please be advised that Defence Children Services and Strategic Command are conducting a review of secondary education provision in Cyprus. Some posts will be affected by this review however it is assessed that that this post will be unlikely to be subject to change before Autumn 2027.
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at
To ensure outstanding learning and outcomes for students, we ensure our applicants work in line with the Teacher Standards' Teachers' standards - GOV.UK
The Deputy Headteacher will play a crucial role in supporting the Headteacher in the overall leadership and management of the school. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, leadership experience, and a passion for fostering a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Formulate the aims and objectives of the school.
* Establish policies for achieving these aims and objectives.
* Manage staff and resources to achieve school goals.
* Monitor progress towards the achievement of the school's aims and objectives.
* Support the self-evaluation of leadership, teaching and learning, curriculum and identify priorities for improvement. Oversee assessment and data, and whole-school timetabling.
* Designated Safeguard Lead
* Line-Management responsibilities.
If the Headteacher is absent, the Deputy Headteacher will deputise, as directed by the governing board. The Deputy Headteacher will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
You will be part of a dedicated team at Akrotiri School, committed to providing high-quality education in a unique international setting. Enjoy the benefits of living and working in Cyprus, with its rich cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes, and Mediterranean climate.
Akrotiri School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or equivalent international background checks.
Please be advised that Defence Children Services and Strategic Command are conducting a review of secondary education provision in Cyprus. Some posts will be affected by this review however it is assessed that that this post will be unlikely to be subject to change before Autumn 2027.
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at
Person specification
For this position we will require you to have experience in:
* Successful and sustained leadership and management in a school following a UK curriculum
* Proven high quality teaching and reflective practice to deliver positive school improvement outcomes
* Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning.
* Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development.
* Developing teaching and learning; curriculum; assessment and data; whole-school timetabling.
* Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets and identify weaknesses.
* Understanding high-quality teaching, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve.
* Understanding of school finances and financial management.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others.
* Ability to build effective working relationships.
* Recognised record of successfully managing change and leading on whole school initiatives.
Desirable
* National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL).
Qualifications And Requirements:
* QTS (UK awarded) / PGCE (UK awarded)
* Degree (UK awarded)
* Successful senior leadership and management experience in a school
* Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development
* Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets and identify weaknesses
* Understanding of high-quality teaching, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
* A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the school's ethos and values
Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
Degree - linked to subject specialism with PGCE or equivalent
Evidence of qualification will be required at interview
All qualifications declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Leadership
* Changing and Improving
* Communicating and Influencing
* Managing a Quality Service
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
* Presentation
* Teaching Standards
We are passionate about delivering extraordinary things for our people. We employ people who challenge and guide each other, working within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills and experience. Some of the many benefits you will receive include
* Learning & Development opportunities for professional & personal development of skills.
* A culture encouraging inclusion & diversity.
* Medical & Dental support.
* Pensions: Superannuation is in accordance with the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
* A paid annual return flight to the UK is also provided for each family member after completing 12 months in post.
* The post offers full relocation allowances subject to eligibility.
In line with the TACOS (Terms and Conditions) for this post, accommodation is free for the first five years of your MOD employment overseas with subsidised utilities. Thereafter, rent and utilities are payable. Please note if you have previously worked overseas for the MOD and have been in recipient of free rent and utilities then that period will be deducted from your five-year allowance.
This post offers full relocation allowances subject to availability. Cost of Living Overseas Allowances (COLA) is payable based on personal circumstances and marital status.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
At Sift You Will Be Assessed On:
Knowledge, skills, and experience of the essential criteria detailed in the Personal Statement, CV and qualifications.
Your Personal Statement (maximum 1000 words) should demonstrate the relevant skills and experience that detail how you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the person specification and job role, including examples of evidence.
At interview you will assessed on;
Civil Service Behaviours: Leadership, Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing and Managing a Quality Service.
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
You will also be assessed against the Teachers Standards and will be asked to present a presentation.
Further details of the interview will be shared to successful applicants.
The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
This is an established MOD post within Cyprus and any Cypriot National will not be eligible to apply as a UKBC (UK British Civil Servant).
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigation's can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
* Name : Ben Turner
* Email :
Recruitment team
* Email : DBSCivPers-
Further information
Please see Further Information document attached.